Funding for the Future Through NOLA Nonprofits
Nonprofit community organizations, youth recreation organizations, and culture bearer organizations based in Orleans Parish can apply for funding through the New Orleans Recreation and Culture Fund from now until September 6, 2024.
This fund was established by the New Orleans City Council to support organizations that work to better the New Orleans community and funded over 200 nonprofits during their 2023 cycle, including The Roots of Music, Son of a Saint, Daughters Beyond Incarceration, and many more. According to the fund's website, maximum grant awards will be the lower of $100,000 or 50% of an organization's annual operating budget.
Eligibility
In order to qualify for funding, the organization must be a tax-exempt 501c3 nonprofit, have a registered headquarters or a permanent physical location in Orleans Parish, existed for at least three years, and have a good rapport with the IRS. Organizations that received general operating support in the last cycle of funding may only apply for programmatic support this cycle.
The City Council asks that organizations should demonstrate one or more of the following qualities:
- Good fiscal management.
- Strong leadership at the staff and board level.
- Track record of success.
- Commitment to equity for communities in high need and key contributions to the health and vibrancy of these communities.
- Organizational capacity.
- Thoughtful involvement of community members as leaders and advisors.
Application
Applicants are required to provide the following documents:
- Current Operating Budget.
- Year-To-Date Financial Statements.
- Most Recent IRS Form 990 and Most Recent Audit.
- List of Board Members and Other Funders.
- Proof of Good Standing With Louisiana Secretary of State.
- Memorandum of Understanding (If applying using a fiscal sponsor).
Applications must include specific key performance indicators that will be reported against interim and final programmatic and financial reports if an award is made.
Applicants should submit their completed proposal and required documents through the foundation's online portal by September 6, 2024.
For more information, organizations can check out the Greater New Orleans Foundation's website or reach out by email at grants@nocsf.org.
